GB Go Down in Belgium Opener

By Sam Neter on July 26, 2014

Great Britain Senior Men continue to search for their first win of the summer as they fell 79-64 at the hands of Belgium in Antwerp.

GB held a two point advantage at half time, led by a second quarter charge from Dan Clark, who finished with 20 points, and were tied at 57 after three, but struggled in the fourth, being held to just 7 points.

The players took to twitter after the game, describing it as a tough loss:

Another tough loss for us today. I personally have to step up and play better. I promise I will be ready for the qualifiers. #letsgoGB

— Kieron Achara (@KieronAchara) July 25, 2014

Tough loss.. 1st proper game (minutes) I've played in since the season ended..not a good 1 but now the cob webs are off let's get it..

— Matthew Bryan (@MBALIVE11) July 25, 2014

We lost. Played well for 30 mins then let it slip away from us. Good thing is we play again tomorrow. #payback

— Myles Hesson (@MylesOnTwit) July 25, 2014

The team is now 0-3 on the summer after losing their two opening games against Latvia last weekend in Worcester. They will look to bounce back tonight against Belgium in the second and final game of the series.

Image Credit: @BelgiumLions

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